Add a large portion of snow, an equal amount of mountains and a dash of our favorite avalanche rescue dogs, and we found the perfect ingredients for a smile! Everyone loves these four legged and furry friends that keep us… Read More →

Defining the oldest U.S. ski areas can be a little challenging. The sport’s pioneers would often just gather to trudge up a local hill and then slide down. They were too busy skiing to write down when they first gathered…. Read More →

You’ve waited up for Santa, decimated the wrapping on your presents and started the annual “gift returning and re-gifting” relay, so there’s just one more opportunity to whoop it up in 2014: New Year’s Eve. It’s perhaps one of the… Read More →

Portland, Ore., is an underrated urban gateway to skiing and snowboarding. This area deserves attention in light of its snow-capped, 11,240-foot dormant volcano on its horizon. About 60 miles from downtown Portland, Mount Hood has more than 4,500 skiable acres… Read More →

The holiday season is upon us, and that usually means spending a lot of money to give gifts to others. The spirit of giving is in the air! And that is a wonderful feeling. That is, until you give your… Read More →